Eke

Eke Meaning & Origin

About Eke
The surname Eke is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "eke," meaning "also" or "in addition." As a surname, it could have been used to denote someone who had an additional occupation or source of income. Alternatively, it may have been a nickname for someone who was considered an "addition" or "extra" in a family or community. The surname Eke can also be found in other cultures, such as Nigeria, where it is a common Igbo surname and is believed to mean "strength" or "power."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Eke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Eke: 804
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Eke is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY1 K
🌐 IPA
/ik/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eke in Braille

Here's how to represent Eke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Eke in braille

How to sign the name Eke using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Eke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Eke in sign language

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